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The Devil Next Door - A remarkable true story of an American immigrant who the authorities claimed was Ivan the Terrible, a notorious Nazi death camp manager aka “the butcher of Treblinka".
Fascinating and mysterious. I love these incredible true crime story type shows. It reminds me a bit of that one about the bank robbery bomber guy but on a much larger scale.
This Ukranian American seems like a nice old man with a family. Very normal. He lives in Cleveland during the 80s and one day he’s arrested and eventually deported to Israel to face the charge of being one of the most evil merkins in history. So compelling... could it really be him? If not, how could they have thought it was etc etc. Throw in a crazy, dissident Israeli lawyer and other interesting characters and you’ve got yourself a goodun.
I was gonna mention this one too. I've just finished watching this the other day - actually did the series in one hit. Brilliant doco indeed, I was completely hooked. Highly recommend to others who are into this kind of stuff - well worth a look...
Others I've watched recently.
American Factory. Loved it - About a Chinese company establishing in Ohio after the demise of a GM facility there years before. Don't think I've seen a doco that shows the distinct differences in Chinese and Western Culture (workwise that is) as well as this. Not that either is right or wrong, bad or good - just both are so different..
After Life. Ricky Gervais series. I thought is was pretty good. Dark Comedy but mainly a drama about a guy who's battling after his wife dies. Thats not a spoiler - its apparent right from the outset.
Decoding the Weather Machine. Loved it. Goes into a sensible way of explaining the basics of climate change - causes (factual) and possible ways to mitigate.. in no way a hysterical offering like is smattered all over all forms of media in recent times. If you're interested in a fundamental understanding like I was - it's a great watch..